Lot 286

Ancient Vishnukundins Copper Alloy Heavy Weight Unit

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Catalog Reference #
Pieper # 2994, pg. 478
Metal Composition
Copper Alloy
Lot Grade/Condition
fine to very fine
Diameter
21.18 mm
Weight
9.54 gms
Denomination
Heavy Weight Unit
Calendar/Year
c. 4th-5th Century AD

Ancient, Vishnukundins (c. 4th-5th Century AD), Copper Alloy Heavy Weight Unit, 9.54 gms, 21.18 mm, Obverse: Lion to right with raised front paw and tail, Crescent on its back, Shrivatsa at front, Lined and dotted border around, Reverse: Kalash (Sacred Pot) at center flanked by lamps on either side, Rayed border around, Pieper # 2994, pg. 478, fine to very fine, very scarce.